Make use of long-breaks

In some GP practices, you may have long breaks ...

Use it for revision or ask the practice to see if you can shadow nurses / HCAs.

Make use of your long breaks - especially when you've travelled far.

Practice your communication skills

In Phase 3, there is a greater focus on communication skills eg. counsel patients on their condition (including breaking bad news!) or explain how does certain medications work!

This is good practice for your OSLERs!

Observed Student-Led Consultations

Observed student-led consultations are those consultations that are led by you and observed by your GP Practice tutor.

You will need to complete 18 observed student-led consultations for your GP block.

Do this as early as you can, and use the opportunity to get feedback from your GP practice! Don't be shy!